Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University in the South of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator. This hybrid role requires expertise in managing Windows Server Environments, Exchange migration, and a strong focus on service improvement. Candidates should have extensive experience within the higher education sector and must demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Exchange migration to Exchange online.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset required.
• Experience in the higher education sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focused on Windows environments.
• Provide technical leadership and improve IT infrastructure services.
• Responsible for backups and disaster recovery processes.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative team player

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Active Directory

Windows Server Environments

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

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Senior Information Technology System Administrator, southampton

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Client:

Salt

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

I'm working with a leading University in the South of England who are looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows).

The role is focused on managing and developing core IT services, with a strong emphasis on Windows Server Environments, Active Directory, Office 365, and backup/ disaster recovery solutions. The position also plays a key part in technical leadership and service improvement across the IT infrastructure team.

? MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Microsoft 365 (Office 365) - admin, support, and development
• Exchange / Exchange Online -must have proven experience of migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange online
• Backup systems and disaster recovery processes
• ***Experience working in or with the higher education sector***

? ESSENTIALS:

• Strong communication & problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset
• Degree in IT (or equivalent experience) or MCSE certification
• Hands-on with at least 3: Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix, Office 365, patching, email security
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured service environments#

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION OR PROVEN EXPERIENCE OF MIGRATING EXCHANGE ON PREMISE TO EXCHANGE ONLINE

Location: South of England- Hybrid 2 days onsite

If you are shortlisted for the role, I will provide a set of questions for which you'll need to submit supporting statement responses as part of your application.

If you're interested in the role or know someone who might be, send your CV to [emailprotected]